Library buildings are closed to further reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Curbside pickup and online resources are available. In-branch services are suspended until further notice. Read more here.
To ensure the health of our community, we are following Washington State Safe Start guidelines and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Whatcom County Health Department.
CURRENT LIBRARY SERVICES
DIGITAL SERVICES: Explore eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies and music, databases, and more at wcls.org/digital-content.
CURBSIDE PICKUP: Reserve materials and pick them up curbside. Don’t know what you want? Call us. We’ll put together a bag of books, DVDs, and more based on your interests. Please allow 24 hours for fulfillment. Find out more here.
PRINTING: Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pickup.
WIFI AND LAPTOPS: We offer free WiFi, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.
ONLINE EVENTS: You can find lots to do on our events calendar, wcls.org/happenings.
WCLS EVENTS
View our calendar for more WCLS Events
WCLS NEWS
- WCLS closes library buildings November 23, 2020
- WCLS responds to Gov. Jay Inslee’s modified opening plan October 7, 2020
- WCLS offers curbside pickup and other library services for patrons during building closures August 4, 2020
- Online initiative gathers multimedia impressions of local life during COVID-19 June 8, 2020
- WCLS prepares for phased return to service June 3, 2020
- UPDATE 4/5/2020: WCLS closes branches to mitigate COVID-19 spread March 13, 2020
- UPDATE 3/10/2020 COVID-19 information and resources, library event cancellations March 6, 2020
CURRENT LIBRARY SCHEDULES
Curbside Holds Pick Up Schedules
To schedule an appointment, call your library directly or call our main phone number (360-305-3600) Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 1pm-5pm.| Branch | Day and Time | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine | Mon-Thur: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-305-3637 |
| Deming | Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-592-2422 |
| Everson | Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-966-5100 |
| Ferndale | Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-384-3647 |
| Island | Mon: No Holds Pickup Tues: 2:00 PM-8:00 PM Wed: No Holds Pickup Thurs: 2:00 PM-8:00 PM Fri: No Holds Pickup Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-758-7145 |
| Lynden | Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-354-4883 |
| N. Fork | Mon: No Holds Pickup Tues-Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-599-2020 |
| NW Drive | Library Express access (scan library card to enter) Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM | 360-305-3600 |
| Pt. Roberts | Library Express access Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM Curbside Pickup Hours: Tues 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wed & Sat 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 360-305-3642 |
| S. Whatcom | Mon: No Holds Pickup Tues-Wed: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Thurs-Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-305-3632 |
| Sumas | Mon: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Tues: No Holds Pickup Wed: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Thurs: No Holds Pickup Fri: No Holds Pickup Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun: No Holds Pickup | 360-988-2501 |
| Mobile Svcs Bkmobile | Glenhaven: Mon-3:00 – 7:00 pm Birch Bay: Wed-3:00 – 7:00 pm Wickersham: Thurs-3:00 – 5:00 pm Lake Samish: Thurs-5:30 – 7:00 pm | 360-305-3599 |
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